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Phishing Service Greatness Exploits RingCentral to Target Microsoft 365 Accounts
A recent security bulletin from RingCentral may have inadvertently given hackers a blueprint for a phishing campaign, as a notorious phishing service known as Greatness has begun targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with sophisticated attacks. Greatness, a phishing-as-a-service platform, has upgraded its tactics to include advanced threats like adversary-in-the-middle attacks and device-code phishing flows.
Australia's China Strategy Requires New Questions
It's time for Australia to shake up its China strategy by asking a new question: what actions will truly advance the country's national interests? Instead of getting stuck in a friend-or-foe debate, Australia should focus on what really matters - its own prosperity and security.
Australia Urged to Fuse Threat Data to Counter Cross-Domain Attacks
With 95 percent of international data traffic flowing through undersea cables, it's clear that protecting against cross-domain attacks requires a collaborative effort that goes beyond the realms of navies, border commands, and telecom companies. The recent Digital Defence Symposium in Singapore sounded the alarm: it's time for a unified approach to counter the complex threats that blur the lines between cyber, physical, and information domains.
Australia's Army, Northern Territory Align on Defence Implementation
The Australian Army and Northern Territory government are joining forces to drive defence implementation, with a shared vision for a stronger national defence. The Army's 2026 contribution to the National Defence Strategy outlines a bold plan to transform land forces for littoral operations and long-range effects.
Australia Urged to Audit and Fix Economic Vulnerabilities
Australia's reliance on imports leaves it alarmingly vulnerable, with just 30 days of net-import cover - a far cry from the 90 days recommended by the International Energy Agency. A government-led national audit could be the key to identifying and fixing these weaknesses before it's too late.
AUKUS Workforce Challenge Threatens Submarine Program Success
AUKUS is about more than just defence - it's a national endeavour that requires a robust workforce, housing, education, and migration strategy to succeed. Without a skilled workforce, Australia risks failing to build the nuclear submarine capability it needs, warns South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.
Leidos Subsidiary Designs Australian Nuclear Submarine Dry Dock
Leidos' subsidiary, Gibbs and Cox, has been tapped to design a critical dry dock facility in Australia, a game-changing step toward receiving the country's first Virginia-class submarine under the AUKUS Pillar 1 partnership. This contingency dry dock will provide a vital backup capability for Australia and its allies.
Indonesia's Military Shifts Inward, Testing Australia Defense Pact
Indonesia is shaking up its military strategy, ramping up domestic defenses and putting its Australia defense pact to the test. With plans to establish 750 new territorial development battalions, the country is signaling a significant shift inward.
Australia's Defence Industry Seeks Allies to Bolster Resilience
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy highlights a key hurdle in bolstering defence industry resilience: cutting through bureaucratic red tape to facilitate risk-taking and seamless IP transfer between nations.
CubePilot Hit by DNS Hijacking to Intercept Traffic
On July 24, a DNS hijacking attack hit CubePilot, allowing hackers to intercept traffic and potentially capture sensitive credentials from visitors to their portal and forum. The attackers obtained TLS certificates for all cubepilot.org subdomains, making their scam nearly undetectable.
US, Australia Urge Critical Infrastructure to Isolate Vital Systems During Cyberattacks
Stay ahead of cyber threats: the US and Australia are urging critical infrastructure operators to isolate vital systems during cyberattacks to minimize damage and protect essential services. A new advisory provides practical guidance on how to plan for and execute a safe disconnection from vulnerable networks.
Australia Mourns Demise of Top Russia Expert Kyle Wilson
Australia is mourning the loss of Kyle Wilson, a renowned Russia expert who left an indelible mark on the country's diplomatic and intelligence landscape. With a career spanning over three decades, Wilson's legacy as a leading authority on Soviet and post-Soviet Russia will continue to inspire and inform.
US Air Force Explores Commanding Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drones
The US Air Force is pushing the boundaries of drone technology with the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, a cutting-edge Australian drone that's being tested in a historic partnership with US forces. Gen. Kevin Schneider reveals that the MQ-28's successful integration with US test units at Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 marks a major milestone in collaborative combat aircraft development.
Australian Army Overhauls Professionalism Amid Great Power Competition
As Lieutenant General Simon Stuart steps down, he leaves behind a revitalized Australian Army, strengthened by a two-year review that aimed to boost professional discipline and accountability in the face of growing global competition. The review tackled key issues, including a decline in expertise and self-regulation, to prepare the army for the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Australia's Absence of Economic Security Minister Hampers Cooperation
As Japan's Minister for Science, Technology and Economic Security visits Australia, the two nations are set to strengthen their alliance with a quantum cooperation agreement, ensuring a reliable supply of critical minerals and propelling them to the forefront of technological innovation. This move comes at a time when global economic security is under scrutiny, and Australia's vacant Economic Security Minister position raises questions about its capacity for cooperation.
AUKUS Spending Lacks Transparency at Osborne
The Osborne construction yard, set to become Australia's nuclear submarine hub, has received a hefty A$8.5 billion funding injection, yet its spending remains shrouded in secrecy, raising questions about transparency.
US Submarine Deployment Exposes Australia's War Planning Dilemma
Australia is set to host a powerful US submarine force at HMAS Stirling from 2027, raising crucial questions about how this combat squadron would be deployed in war and how it aligns with Australia's commitments. A US Submarine Rotational Force–West will be established, consisting of up to four attack submarines with supporting infrastructure and facilities.
NATO's Indo-Pacific Ties Endure Beyond Summit Absences
Despite the high-profile absences at the recent NATO Summit, the alliance's ties with Indo-Pacific partners remain strong. For the second year in a row, leaders from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea missed the summit, but the relationship endures.
Australia's Defence Faces Urgent Test in Autonomous Systems Race
Australia's internet lifelines are under attack, with a growing number of subsea cable damages threatening the nation's digital infrastructure - and Defence Minister Richard Marles warns that the frequency and scale of these incidents is historically unprecedented. Roughly 99 percent of Australia's internet traffic relies on just 15 of these vulnerable cables.
Australia's Drone Policy Exposes National Security Gap
Australia's foreign minister, Penny Wong, has made a bold commitment to the Philippines, vowing to provide surveillance drones built in Australia and the US, shunning cheaper Chinese alternatives in favour of trusted tech. This move comes as Australia's own drone policy reveals a concerning gap in national security.
Origin Energy Data Breach Exposes Client Information
Origin Energy has confirmed a data breach, exposing customer records and sparking an immediate investigation into the incident. The breach affects some of its 4.8 million customers, and the company is taking swift action to notify and protect those impacted.
EU urged to speak out against China's Indo-Pacific aggression
The Solomon Islands' prime minister hit the nail on the head, saying "This is not something a friend does," as over a dozen Indo-Pacific governments, including Pacific island nations, united to condemn China's recent ballistic missile test launch. The test, which Beijing downplayed as "routine," sparked alarm across the region, with leaders like Australia's prime minister warning it undermined stability.
Australia's AI Data Centres Should Shift North
Australia's reliance on AI data centres in Sydney and Melbourne poses a significant geographic risk, with the country's infrastructure vulnerable to disruption due to its concentrated capacity. Shifting data centres north could be a strategic move to mitigate this risk and ensure national security.
Australia Bolsters Philippines' Maritime Security with Drone Technology Aid
Australia is ramping up its support for the Philippines' maritime security with a generous aid package, adding 10 million Australian dollars, or 413 million pesos, worth of cutting-edge drone technology and operator training. This brings Australia's total drone support to nearly 600 million pesos since April 2025.